{
  "id": 4761292,
  "title": "Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants Roster After Fighting His Way Back to New York",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/odell-beckham-jr-makes-giants-roster-after-fighting-his-way-back-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T01:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/odell-beckham-jr-makes-giants-014703770.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Odell Beckham Jr. has officially returned to the New York Giants roster after battling his way back to the NFL. The wide receiver, who reached his 33rd year of age, had taken a season off following his time with the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins. Beckham's roster spot was not guaranteed until the final week of training camp. New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged that Beckham had done enough to secure a spot on the team, and on Sunday, Beckham learned of his inclusion during a casual conversation following a preseason game. Former Giants receiver Beckham expressed his excitement and commitment, stating he will give all he has to the team. He participated in three preseason games, catching seven of his 13 targets for 76 yards, despite not scoring any touchdowns. While Beckham's return is not driven by impressive preseason numbers, it stems from his desire to prove his efficiency, especially with injuries to Malik Nabers and Calvin Austin III leaving the Giants with limited experienced receivers. Beckham's return holds significant importance for the Giants, as he is their all-time leader in receiving touchdowns with 44, just five behind franchise record holder Kyle Rote. The Giants open their regular season against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13, with Beckham's availability still uncertain.",
  "summary": "Odell Beckham Jr. had received the message he was waiting for, and this message had come in a rather casual manner. After leaving the practice field following a game between the New York Giants during their preseason, Beckham learned that he had been selected to the Giants opening day roster of 53 players. The receiver […] The post Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants Roster After Fighting His Way Back…",
  "key_points": [
    "Odell Beckham Jr. returns to New York Giants roster.",
    "Beckham played three preseason games, catching seven targets.",
    "Beckham's return crucial due to injuries and his receiving record."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Odell Beckham Jr.'s roster spot secures a veteran presence for the Giants, who are short on experienced receivers due to injuries, and lets him pursue the franchise record in receiving touchdowns.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}